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Preliminary Eligibility Questionnaire


Complete this questionnaire to receive an initial informational assessment regarding possible eligibility for German or Austrian citizenship restoration. This assessment does not constitute legal advice and does not guarantee approval by the relevant authorities.

Do you have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who was born in Germany or formerly German territory? / ¿Tienes algún padre, abuelo o bisabuelo que haya nacido en Alemania o en lo que antes era territorio alemán?
Yes / Si
No / No
Not sure / No estoy seguro (a)
Was this ancestor persecuted by the Nazi regime (e.g., for being Jewish, politically active, Roma/Sinti, etc.)? / ¿Fue este antepasado perseguido por el régimen nazi (por ejemplo, por ser judío, activista político, romaní/sinti, etc.)?
Yes / Si
No / No
Not sure / No estoy seguro (a)
Did this ancestor lose or flee German citizenship between 1933 and 1945? / ¿Este antepasado perdió o renunció a la ciudadanía alemana entre 1933 y 1945?
Yes / Si
No / No
Not sure / No estoy seguro (a)
Do you know if your ancestor became a citizen of another country before 1941? / ¿Sabes si tu antepasado obtuvo la ciudadanía de otro país antes de 1941?
Yes / Si
No / No
Not sure / No estoy seguro (a)
Can you provide or obtain documents proving your family connection to this ancestor (e.g., birth/marriage/naturalization certificates)? / ¿Puede proporcionar u obtener documentos que demuestren su vínculo familiar con este antepasado (por ejemplo, certifi
Yes / Si
No / No
Not sure / No estoy seguro (a)

By submitting this form, I consent to Citizenship Restore processing my personal data solely for the purpose of evaluating my eligibility for German or Austrian citizenship restoration. / Al enviar este formulario, doy mi consentimiento a Citizenship Restore para procesar mis datos personales únicamente con el fin de evaluar mi elegibilidad para la restitución de la ciudadanía alemana o austriaca.

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Updated August 2026

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Our eligibility guidance is preliminary and informational. Citizenship decisions are made exclusively by the competent German or Austrian authorities.